Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Genetics

As a part of the NutrientRice project, assessing the value of Philippine indigenous rice germplasm (heirloom rice) for grain quality trait development and breeding. This position will contribute to the collaboration between NIAB (National Institute of Agricultural Botany, UK), PhilRice (Philippines) and IRRI to determine loci/genes related to variation in nutritional composition of Philippine indigenous rice. Based on high-density genotyping and metabolite phenotyping data, she/he will develop a database, prioritize key donors, identify nutritional quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and validate associated markers.

This position is based at IRRI Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Research

• Generate and analyze SNP genotyping data to characterize genetic diversity of Philippines indigenous rice germplasm and define a core collection
• Perform genome wide association studies (GWAS) on Philippines indigenous rice to identify candidate genes/loci, haplotypes and molecular markers underlying variation in nutritional composition.
• Develop DNA fingerprinting database for authentication of Philippines indigenous rice varieties
• Assist in efforts to validate predicted marker-trait associations from ongoing GWAS projects

Coordination, Communication, and Liaison

• Communicate with project partners and other stakeholders to ensure research outputs are properly executed and coordinated
• Work closely with other teams in IRRI, PhilRice, and NIAB
• Provide scientific and technical support to scientists, staff, scholars, technicians, breeders and NARES partners

Management

• Manage assigned activities in project which may include budget and time management
• Supervise a small project team of national recruited staff

Publication and Dissemination

• Report results through publications in international scientific journals, project reports, and conferences

Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genetics or Molecular Biology

Skills Required

• Demonstrated ability to perform in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY:

Application Process

To submit application, please visit http://goo.gl/uOib8j